1. Don't perform axillary lymph node
dissection for clinical stages I and II breast cancer with clinically negative
lymph nodes without attempting sentinel node biopsy.
2. Avoid the routine use of
'whole-body' diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scanning in patients with
minor or single system trauma.
3. Avoid colorectal cancer screening
tests on asymptomatic patients with a life expectancy of less than 10 years and
no family or personal history of colorectal neoplasia.
4. Avoid admission or preoperative
chest x-rays for ambulatory patients with unremarkable history and physical
exam.
5. Don't do computed tomography (CT)
for the evaluation of suspected appendicitis in children until after ultrasound
has been considered as an option.
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